He did lead American League (AL) third basemen in errors twice, in 1980 and 1985, but that was largely because he was getting to so many more grounders than other fielders;

"LED LEAGUE IN ERRORS TWICE, SON
IF YOU WANNA GET STATISTICAL
FOR REAL 'IT AIN'T MY FAULT' THO
SHOUT OUT TO HOMIE MYSTIKAL

Brookens also has the dubious honor of sharing (with 21 others) the AL record for the most errors in a game by a third baseman, four, on September 6, 1980.

OKAY I GET IT HE WAS GOOD AT POKING BALLS.

Brookens' twin brother Tim was also drafted in 1975 by the Texas Rangers; he was later traded to the Tigers organization, but never made the majors. In spring training, Tim and Tom would sometimes switch identities, even suiting up in each other's uniforms;

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